Santas out in force for charity dash
Away from the misery for shoppers and drivers caused by the snow - there were some people able to enjoy the winter wonderland.
Away from the misery for shoppers and drivers caused by the snow - there were some people able to enjoy the winter wonderland.
Councils and police in the Black Country and Staffordshire will be stripped of more than £188 million in government grants over the next two years.
Schools closed today as heating and toilets broke down in another day of chaos caused by the weather.
Thousands of schoolchildren from the Black Country and Staffordshire took to the stage to take part in The Young Voices event at Birmingham's LG Arena.
Wolves winger Matt Jarvis has been told to 'force the issue' to grab a future England chance by continuing his sizzling club form.
Bosses at a Shropshire fishing pool have been forced to install a CCTV system to stop thieves after at least £20,000 of prized fish was stolen, angling chiefs said today. Bosses at a Shropshire fishing pool have been forced to install a CCTV system to stop thieves after at least £20,000 of prized fish was stolen, angling chiefs said today. An estimated 20 carp have been taken from Radbrook Pool, near Shrewsbury, over a three-year period. Local angling bosses said in some of the cases fish were believed to be sold on or eaten after being stolen. It has led to action being taken with cameras rigged up to monitor activity around the site to prevent fish - some weighing 25lbs with a market value of £2,500 - being taken. Read more in today's Shropshire Star
TV medium Colin Fry was forced to walk off stage in the Black Country after suffering chest pains.
Hundreds of people headed to the South Staffordshire countryside for the annual Bells of Pattingham run in aid of good causes. Around 790 people finished the race.
DOORS TO a village church have been locked for what is believed to be the first time in 1,000 years amid claims the area it is in is under siege from vandals. DOORS TO a village church have been locked for what is believed to be the first time in 1,000 years amid claims the area it is in is under siege from vandals. St Agatha's Church in Llanymynech, between Oswestry and Welshpool, has been targeted by yobs who have damaged an old tombstone and broken windows. The issue has become serious and will be discussed at the next parish council meeting.
AN ALCOHOL ban could be brought into force in a south Shropshire town by Christmas, it was revealed today.
Bosses at an award-winning Shropshire egg production business say they are having to expand outside of the county due to planning constraints.
Chairman Lee Carter is urging fans to turn out in force when AFC Telford United make their debut in the Supporters Direct Cup. Chairman Lee Carter is urging fans to turn out in force when AFC Telford United make their debut in the Supporters Direct Cup. The Bucks are hosting the competition on Saturday, with FC United of Manchester the opposition (1.30pm). Fans are also getting two for the price of one, with entry including a second match, between Merthyr Town and Scarborough Athletic, for the Supporters Direct Shield (4.30pm). Read more in today's Shropshire Star
One thousand police candidates trapped in the system by a jobs freeze have been told the only way to walk the beat in the near future is to become an unpaid Special Constable.
Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Mike Cunningham today vowed to protect front line officers as he faced the prospect of up to £30 million of cuts to the force's budget.
A Hednesford shopkeeper is organising a series of charity slot car racing events.